Language Proficiency Assessment Specialist

ICLS; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A language assessment firm in Washington, DC is seeking experienced Language Proficiency Assessment Specialists to evaluate language proficiency for various programs. Candidates should possess knowledge of ILR Skill Level Descriptions and experience in conducting structured proficiency interviews. Preferred qualifications include a Master's degree in languages or education. The role offers flexible work settings, requiring strong communication skills and the ability to adapt to changing situations. ICLS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Qualifications

• Experience with ILR Skill Level Descriptions and/or ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines.
• Demonstrated experience in high-stakes assessment environments.
• Ability to adapt to quickly changing situations.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate language proficiency across high-stakes assessments.
• Conduct structured proficiency interviews.
• Work collaboratively on a testing team.

Skills

Knowledge of ILR Skill Level Descriptions

Experience conducting structured proficiency interviews

Exceptional communication skills

Attention to detail

Ability to multitask

Education

Master's degree in languages or education

Job description

World Languages: Language Proficiency Tester

Language Proficiency Assessment Specialists

This is a public announcement to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies for potential consideration. This notice is to gather applications that may or may not result in a selection.

ICLS is currently seeking experienced Language Proficiency Assessment Specialists to evaluate language proficiency across a range of high‑stakes assessment programs. These assessments are conducted by a trained assessment team that upholds the highest standards of validity, reliability, and professional integrity.

About the International Center for Language Studies (ICLS)

ICLS is a woman‑owned, independent language institution based in the heart of Washington, DC. ICLSS has over 58 years of experience delivering high‑quality language and cultural training in world languages to U.S. Government personnel, private‑industry employees, and with job and talent needs analysis. Our ICLS assessment mission is to empower each person with valid and reliable language proficiency scores needed to thrive in a global environment.

Assessment Specialists Languages Sought:

• Afrikaans
• Arabic (Egyptian)
• Arabic (Levantine)
• Arabic (MSA)
• Arabic (Iraqi)
• Arabic (Saudi)
• Albanian
• Amharic
• Armenian (Eastern)
• Akan (Twi, Asante)
• Bengali
• Bulgarian
• Cantonese
• Czech
• Dari
• Farsi (Persian)
• Finnish
• French
• Georgian
• German
• Greek
• Gujarati
• Haitian Creole
• Hakka
• Hausa
• Hebrew
• Hindi
• Indonesian
• Italian
• Japanese
• Javanese
• Khmer
• Kiswahili
• Korean / North Korean
• Lao
• Lithuanian
• Malagasy
• Malay
• Mandarin Chinese
• Mandingo
• Nepali
• Nepalese
• Polish
• Portuguese (Brazilian)
• Portuguese (Continental)
• Romanian
• Russian
• Shanghainese (Wu)
• Sinhalese
• Spanish
• Swedish
• Tagalog
• Tamil
• Telugu
• Thai
• Tajik
• Tigrinya
• Turkish
• Uighur
• Ukrainian
• Urdu
• Vietnamese
• Wolaita
• Wolof
• Yoruba
• lelo Hawaii

Requirements

• Knowledge of and experience with the Interagency Language Roundtable (ILR) Skill Level Descriptions and/or ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines
• Experience conducting structured proficiency interviews (e.g. Oral Proficiency Interview (OPI), Department of State Foreign Service Officer Language Assessment, Department of Defense Language Proficiency Test (DLPT))
• Demonstrated experience profiling and rating language proficiency in high‑stakes assessment environments
• Exceptional communication skills and the ability to collaboratively work on a testing team (on Zoom and/or in‑person)
• Intuitive attention to detail and innate ability to multitask
• Welcoming, empathetic, patient and calm nature that reads well both in a virtual setting and in‑person environment
• Ability to seamlessly adapt to quickly changing situations
• Complete all online training provided by the International Center for Language Studies (ICLS)

Preferred

• Master's degree, preferably in the field of languages or education
• Security clearances (if applicable): public trust, secret, top secret (TS), TS/SCI

Please submit your resume highlighting your testing experience and language. Though a cover letter is optional, it is highly encouraged. Additionally, please indicate in the comment section if you are able to conduct assessments in‑person, online, or both. ICLS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.